Your dog's name says as much about your pet as it does about you. There are literally hundreds of potential names you can give your dog, but it has to be right one. Your dog will become a unique member of your family and his or her name will heard often. So, it's of vital importance to get it right.

Browse Internet websites that are dedicated to dogs for dog name suggestions. You'll find ideas for female dog names, male dog names, cute dog names, even Latin dog names!

You choice of name can depend on one or more of following categories:

1. Choose a dog name according to gender.

Do you have a boy dog or a girl dog? Maybe you want to choose a dog's name that reflects its gender. The most popular female canine names in US today are Molly, Lady, Princess and Missy, to name a few. The most popular male canine names are Sam, Max, Duke and Rocky, to name only a few.

2. Choose a dog name according to your pet's physical characteristics.

Every dog, regardless of its breed, has certain unique physical characteristics. Every breed comes with its own set of physical attributes: coat, markings, color or size, but each dog is unique. Pinpoint uniqueness in your dog and come up with a unique dog name that reflects your dog's singularity.

Everyone loves a puppy. And ads for puppies abound: Maltese puppy for sale, English bulldog for sale, Pomeranian puppy for sale… And they all look so cute in store! But problem with puppies for sale is that once purchased they start to grow! And from cute pit-bull puppy in pet store you are burdened with an adult dog that is as demanding a member of family as your partner or child.

Whenever you walk past a pet shop and encounter a puppy for sale, walk on by and head on home. Consider option, then get online and do some research. There is a puppy dog just for you, but first you need to consider your situation and match appropriate puppy breed with your needs and puppies needs.

Be responsible and deliberate.